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  Why I Shouldn't Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth

  by XJW4EVR in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  when i was a jw, the key issue that caused me to doubt the wt was the trinity.

  the wtb&ts's blatent misquotations and misrepresentations of religious scholarship to fit their anti-trinitarian presuppositions are horrid and inexcusable.

  that issue, however, was not the issue that caused me to become a christian.

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  Designs:

  How many appearances would you deem sufficient?

  If he did appear, and there is evidence & testimony to not only one, but numerous appearances and to numerous people who were in varied emotional states, and, the most important part, did not have the religious inclinatation to believe in the resurrection of, let alone the death of, the Messiah, why should they're testimony be dismissed?

  Something happened to these people. There were numerous persons that claimed to be Messiah back in 1st century Palestine. All of them were crucified or otherwise executed. None of their followers ever made the claims that the followers of Jesus made. SOmething happened to them that radically transformed them. THe best explanation, to me, is resurrection. Show me where I am wrong and I'll change my mind.
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  Why I Shouldn't Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth

  by XJW4EVR in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  when i was a jw, the key issue that caused me to doubt the wt was the trinity.

  the wtb&ts's blatent misquotations and misrepresentations of religious scholarship to fit their anti-trinitarian presuppositions are horrid and inexcusable.

  that issue, however, was not the issue that caused me to become a christian.

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  Cptkirk, I lost all respect for Hitchens after his sniveling Vanity Fair article after being diagnosed with cancer.
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  Why I Shouldn't Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth

  by XJW4EVR in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  when i was a jw, the key issue that caused me to doubt the wt was the trinity.

  the wtb&ts's blatent misquotations and misrepresentations of religious scholarship to fit their anti-trinitarian presuppositions are horrid and inexcusable.

  that issue, however, was not the issue that caused me to become a christian.

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  Designs, I did not ask what what would cause you to believe, I asked why I should not believe in the resurrection. Further, even if a resurrection occured, I seriously doubt you would believe it did indeed happen, because your presuppositions would not allow for it to have happened.

  PSacramento, I believe that the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is overwhelming proof that a resurrection did occur. My question is why should not believe those evidences, or if there are evidences agaisnt it that I have not seen.
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  Why I Shouldn't Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth

  by XJW4EVR in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  when i was a jw, the key issue that caused me to doubt the wt was the trinity.

  the wtb&ts's blatent misquotations and misrepresentations of religious scholarship to fit their anti-trinitarian presuppositions are horrid and inexcusable.

  that issue, however, was not the issue that caused me to become a christian.

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  When I was a JW, the key issue that caused me to doubt the WT was the Trinity. The WTB&TS's blatent misquotations and misrepresentations of religious scholarship to fit their anti-Trinitarian presuppositions are horrid and inexcusable. That issue, however, was not the issue that caused me to become a Christian. That issue was the bodily resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

  I read many of the Christian apologists work on the resurrection, and the reason was simple. The Preaching of Christ, the Apostles (as recorded in the book of Acts), the Pauline and General Epistles make it clear that the resurrection of Jesus was the key fact that early Christianity was based upon. It is the resurrection that holds me to Christianity.

  My question to atheists, agnostics & skeptics is simple. Why shouldn't I believe in the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth? I'm specifically asking about the resurrection. Please don't insult my intelligence and tell that Jesus did not exist, as no serious scholar, even the most liberal ones, do not believe this. Instead tell me why I should not believe that Jesus rose from the dead.

  I look forward to hearing your reasons.
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  Theology

  by sabastious in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  theology is the study of religion and religions are human systems of spirituality.

  it could then be said that theology is the study of the applications of human spirituality.

  human spirituality is a chosen way of life.

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  Glad to see that nothing has changed here. Fundy atheists being their usual obnoxious selves, and un-armed Christians attempting to debate them.
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  DON'T pray for the victims of the Japanese earthquake/tsunami disaster.

  by nicolaou in

  1. social
  2. current

  it might make you feel better but praying will do them no good at all.

  please, please consider donating to a legitimate disaster relief charity.

  here in the u.k. i'd recommend shelterbox, perhaps some u.s posters could suggest other credible american organisations?.

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  I have both prayed (and continue to do so), and donated money. Is that good enough for you?
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  I've been outed...

  by brotherdan in

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  2. friends

  so this weekend my wife had a major grand mal seizure for the first time in her life.

  she was rushed to the er.

  a few hours later while i was at her side she had another major one.. it was the scariest moment in my life.

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  BrotherDan:

  He is there. For the past year my wife and I have gone through stuff that many here would not believe. During this time I too railed at God. One thing I do know; He has always been there for us. Maybe His presence was not in the manner my wife or I would have chosen, but He was there. Because I know He was there for us, I know He is there for you.

  I too have lost family. I too have been blamed for the health woes of my family. "You're an apostate" they hiss, "and you caused all this." It's just a lie. It is the same lie that was spoken to Eve, "Hath God said...?"

  I'm praying for you.
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  RIP to The Duke of Flatbush

  by XJW4EVR in

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  only willie is left.. http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-duke-snider-obit-20110228,0,317386.story.

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  Only Willie is left.

  http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-duke-snider-obit-20110228,0,317386.story
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  The Tenth Anniversary of an Important Date in American Football

  by XJW4EVR in

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  no, not the nfl, but what the uncultured call soccer.

  today marks the tenth anniversary of the usa 2-0 victory over el tri (mexico) in columbus, oh.

  prior to this match the usa was 7-27-8 against mexico.

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  No, not the NFL, but what the uncultured call soccer. Today marks the tenth anniversary of the USA 2-0 victory over El Tri (Mexico) in Columbus, OH. Prior to this match the USA was 7-27-8 against Mexico. Since then the USA is 8-4-2.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdUGy--8-Pc

  A very important point was made at 7:26 of the video.
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  Do You Have a Favorite Christian Band?

  by brotherdan in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  i've only recently (within the last year) started listening to christian music.

  some of it is pretty cheesey, but i'm getting into a lot of it.

  right now i really like brandon heath and casting crowns.

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  Chris Tomlin.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6bfUf9S7wY

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf7t3P9ISrE&feature=related